Fringed by bougainvillea, El Convento's rooftop sundeck offers a plunge pool, spa tub, and sweeping views of Old San Juan. A spacious interior courtyard provides respite under a 350-year-old tree.

What to Expect:

Designated Puerto Rico's official guesthouse for visiting heads of state and other dignitaries, Hotel El Convento contains sections dating to 1651, when a Carmelite convent opened on the site across from San Juan Cathedral, the Western Hemisphere's oldest. The convent housed nuns for 252 years until closing in 1903. In 1959, the building was converted into a hotel. Entertainment, government, and social notables made it their San Juan destination. Pablo Casals played his cello in the courtyard.
San Juan investors restored and reopened El Convento in 1997 as a boutique hotel with contemporary amenities. Guests enter on a black-and-white marble floor amid Spanish antiques and tapestries. Popular with guests wishing to explore Old San Juan, Hotel El Convento is also family-friendly, providing children with easy access to the Puerto Rican Children's Museum across the street.

Amenity Highlights:

A rooftop sundeck fringed by bougainvillea provides sweeping views of Old San Juan. The sundeck, furnished with cushioned lounge chairs and potted flowers, includes a 5.75-m-long (12-ft) plunge pool and small spa tub. After strolls through Old San Juan, guests can relax in the interior courtyard shaded by a 350-year-old tree. Complimentary wine is served afternoons in a third-floor lounge, where a balcony overlooks San Juan Cathedral.

Location:

100 Cristo St.
San Juan, 00901
Puerto Rico

Region:

San Juan

Airport:

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport SJU

Hotel El Convento is in historic Old San Juan. The Puerto Rican Children's Museum and San Juan Cathedral are across the street. The hotel offers three restaurants, each with its own unique charm. Patio del Nispero serves breakfast and lunch in a garden courtyard. El Picoteo is an open-air tapas bar with antiqued masonry walls. Caña Restaura serves a local menu of Puerto Rican cuisine, while Il Perugino specializes in Italian entrees. Complimentary bottled water and coffee are available all day in the lounge, which also includes a self-serve honor bar.

A computer in an air-conditioned library provides complimentary Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.

Valet parking:
$20 per 24-hour period in lot with in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Deluxe Room -

1 Queen Bed or 2 Double Beds. The Deluxe accommodations are mostly located on the first and second floor level. The queen Vista accommodations are located on the fifth and fourth floor. The rest are mixed up between second, third, fourth and fifth.

Room Amenities:

Air conditioning

Bathrobes

Bathroom telephone

Blackout drapes

Bottled water in room (complimentary)

Cable/satellite TV

CD player

Child care (in room, surcharge)

Climate control

Clock radio

Coffee/tea maker

Cribs (infant beds) available

Desk

DVD player

Hair dryer

Housekeeping (daily)

In-room safe

Internet access - complimentary

Internet access - high speed

Iron/ironing board

Makeup mirror

Massage - available in room

Multi-line phone

Refrigerator

Rollaway beds

Sewing kit

Shower/tub combination

Slippers

Television

Turndown service

Voice mail

Wake-up calls

Window opens

Property Amenities

Hotel El Convento is in historic Old San Juan. The Puerto Rican Children's Museum and San Juan Cathedral are across the street. The hotel offers three restaurants, each with its own unique charm. Patio del Nispero serves breakfast and lunch in a garden courtyard. El Picoteo is an open-air tapas bar with antiqued masonry walls. Caña Restaura serves a local menu of Puerto Rican cuisine, while Il Perugino specializes in Italian entrees. Complimentary bottled water and coffee are available all day in the lounge, which also includes a self-serve honor bar.

A computer in an air-conditioned library provides complimentary Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.

Valet parking:

$20 per 24-hour period in lot with in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

Ground transportation:

Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

24-hour front desk

ATM/banking

Audio-visual equipment

Banquet facilities

Bar/lounge

Business services

Coffee in lobby

Complimentary newspapers in lobby

Concierge services

Conference room(s)

Dry cleaning service

Elevator/lift

Event catering

Exhibit space

Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Internet access in public areas - high speed

Internet access in public areas - wireless

Laundry service

Library

Meeting room(s) (small groups)

Parking (secure)

Parking (surcharge)

Parking (valet)

Patio

Porter/bellhop

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Safe-deposit box - front desk

Security guard

Spa tub

Tour assistance

Number of floors:

5

Number of rooms:

58

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.